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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.00, 356.66 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.00, 356.66 and 193.39 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.00 : 356.66 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.00/356.66 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.00x = 356.66 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.00x = 68,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,971.73/259.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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